Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder believes the season should be delayed rather than played out in front of empty stadiums.

Wilder would prefer to delay the season rather than play behind closed doors saying "the game is nothing without supporters".

Speaking ahead of Saturday's match at Newcastle, Wilder said: "I would [prefer a delay]. The game is nothing without supporters.

"Of course there are different parts of the game, officials, administrators, players. The biggest reason is to play in front of supporters, the buzz and excitement they bring to the game.

"We have sold out home and away through the season and we will do leading up to last Premier League games. A delay, an extension would be my preferred option. If it is behind closed doors we'll have to accept that."

Wilder feels it is inevitable that matches during their run-in will be played behind closed doors.

"I think it's coming, I wouldn't be surprised, he said. "We have just got to prepare as a team. You don't prepare to play in front of 50,000. You enjoy it, you embrace it. I think something will happen sooner rather than later."

"Yeah, I think it's coming, maybe even in the next 24 to 48 hours. It might even happen for Newcastle.

"I know there is a meeting and I know it's picked up pace over the last day or so."